Introduction The lumbar spine (lumbar spine) is relatively often affected by herniated disks, because in our modern society there are long periods of sitting. It is important to distinguish a real herniated disc of the lumbar spine, i.e. prolapse, from other complaints such as the symptoms of lumbago. While an actual herniated disc in the … Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Duration of the operation The operation itself usually takes about 30-60 minutes. Depending on the individual condition, a hospital stay of a few days is then necessary. Physiotherapy is only started about two weeks after the operation. Initially, one should not sit too much. For this reason, a precise plan is usually drawn up as … Duration of the operation | Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Sick leave after an operation The duration of sick leave depends on the individual living conditions and, above all, on the professional activity. This means that lighter and short periods of work can of course be resumed earlier than heavy physical work. As a rule, you should expect sick leave to last about 6-12 weeks. … Sick leave after an operation | Operation of a herniated disc of the lumbar spine
Introduction A herniated disc of the cervical spine (cervical spine) causes tissue of the gelatinous core of an intervertebral disc (nucleus pulposus) in the area of the cervical spine to leak out, usually due to a constant malposition of the head. The tissue usually emerges backwards into the spinal canal, to the side of the … Therapy of a slipped disc of the cervical spine
Physiotherapy and manual therapy Physiotherapy is an important part of the conservative therapy of a slipped disc of the cervical spine. The cause of a herniated disc of the cervical spine is usually a permanent incorrect posture and incorrect loading of the head, which leads to tension in the neck muscles and pain. Physiotherapeutic treatments … Physiotherapy and manual therapy | Therapy of a slipped disc of the cervical spine
Duration of the therapy The duration of conservative therapy for a herniated disc of the cervical spine is usually six to eight weeks. However, depending on the severity of the cervical spinal disc herniation, the therapy can also last longer. Through regular physiotherapeutic applications and the administration of medication, pain can be reduced, an incorrect … Duration of the therapy | Therapy of a slipped disc of the cervical spine
Introduction A herniated disc can cause different symptoms, depending on its location and the extent of nerve damage. A herniated disc of the thoracic spine (BWS) occurs relatively rarely, but is usually accompanied by typical symptoms. Characteristic chest pain and pain radiating from the neck area into the arms can be signs of a herniated … Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?
Breathlessness in case of a slipped disc of the BWS Breathlessness can occur as a symptom of a herniated disc of the thoracic spine. If shortness of breath occurs, other causes must first be considered. If life-threatening illnesses such as a heart attack or pulmonary embolism could be ruled out, and if a herniated disc … Breathlessness in case of a slipped disc of the BWS | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?
Summary Symptoms that arise in the context of a slipped disc of BWS are manifold. There can be pain as well as disturbances of sensitivity and motor function. In particular, sensations and paralysis of certain muscle groups are common. Pain can be felt in the back as well as on the chest and is usually … Summary | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?
Introduction A slipped disc is a degenerative spinal disease. Each intervertebral disc consists of an outer fibrous ring and an inner gelatinous core. If the gelatinous core bulges outwards slowly or suddenly due to degenerative changes and breaks through the fibrous ring, this is called a herniated disc (prolapse). A herniated disc occurs by far … Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
Sensitivity loss of the dermatomes A dermatome is a skin area sensitively innervated by a specific spinal nerve (spinal cord nerve), i.e. the skin sensation is taken over at this point by this specific spinal nerve. If the spinal fibres are compressed in a herniated disc, sensitive failures occur in the segments supplied by them. … Sensitivity loss of the dermatomes | Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
S1 syndrome A root compression syndrome that irritates or damages the S1 nerve root is called S1 syndrome. A slipped disc at the level of the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first cruciate vertebra can damage both the nerve root L5 and the nerve root S1. Both or one of the two structures may be … S1 syndrome | Symptoms in the leg with a slipped disc
